Maçka connects Trabzon to the south and to Zigana. Traffic to the Sümela Monastery, the Altındere valley and the Zigana crossing in winter shape the calls here. The gradients are steep, the bends frequent and visibility drops with rain and fog. Our crew loads safely with a flatbed and a winch.
The centre as a garage and transfer point
On many calls the centre of Maçka is both a pick-up point and an intermediate stop. A car coming out of the valley can be brought to the centre first and then down to a garage in Ortahisar. The winch cable is attached to the tow eye and the wheels roll up the ramps onto the bed. The price is agreed upfront, with no night surcharge.
Tourist traffic on the Sümela / Meryemana road
The Sümela and Meryemana road gets busy in season and at weekends. On a mountain road, towing on a rope over a distance is both dangerous and harmful to the car, so we load onto the flatbed. Writing “Sümela road, this car park / this village” on WhatsApp is enough.
Gradients and visibility in the Altındere valley
In the Altındere valley, gradients and fog affect arrival. Cars without winter tyres or chains get stuck on the climb. If a battery, fuel or tyre problem cannot be solved on the spot, the same crew tows the car. It is unloaded safely at a garage or your address.
Winter and crossing conditions towards Zigana
The Zigana direction gets harder in winter with ice and wind. The price differs between the Sümela road and the town centre, and we tell you clearly on the call. Motorcycles are strapped down.
What to expect on timing in Maçka
In a mountain district, arrival depends on the road and the weather; we give you an estimate on the call.
Towing in Maçka: 0462 606 06 21. Send a location and a short description on WhatsApp; the line is open 24/7.
